Vegetarian Chili

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

small yellow onion, (diced (1 cup))

1 tbsp

minced garlic ((reduce depending on garlic sensitivity))

red bell pepper, (diced (heaping cup))

2 tbsp

ground chili powder

1/2 tbsp

dried (NOT ground) oregano

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

EACH: dried basil, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, paprika

1/4 tsp

cracked pepper

1/2 tbsp

white sugar

2 cans

EACH) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 cans

EACH) black beans, (drained and rinsed)

1 can

pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)

1 can

fire-roasted diced green chiles, (optional)

1 cup

frozen corn

1 cup

vegetable stock (vegetable broth will work)

bay leaf

2 tbsp

fresh lime juice

Toppings: cheddar cheese, fat free sour cream, avocado, cilantro, chives, tortilla strips, etc.